The Odyssey

At first the young man is nervous about approaching Nestor, and he asks Athena, "Mentor, how can I do it, how approach him?.
             I have no practice in elaborate speeches, and.
             for a young man to interrogate an old man.
             seems disrespectful- (book 3, lines 26-29).
             Athena reassures him, and the two proceed quickly towards where the men of Pylos are making an offering to Poseidon. Peisistratos, son of Nestor, then offers some intestines to Telemachos and Athena to sacrifice in hopes of a safe journey. After his guests were finished feasting, Nestor asks who the men are. Once he is recognized, Telemachos asks Nestor about his father. Nestor describes the circumstances under which he last saw Odysseus, but he isn't able to give Telemachos any help in locating him. Instead, he suggests that the crew go see Menelaus in Sparta. Nestor even provides them with a chariot and some of his best horses.
             The men arrive at Sparta two days later, sleeping in the house of Diocles the first night, and arriving by nightfall the second day. They reach the island in the middle of a double marriage ceremony of Menaleus's daughter and son. Menelaus tells the two visitors his story, and during this time he mentions Odysseus. Telemachos breaks down when he hears his father's name. This serves to prove his emotional instability and immaturity yet again.
             Helen comes over next, and she recognizes the young Telemachos. At this point, he relays his purpose in visiting: to find information about his father. Menaleus answers Telemachos by speaking of his journey from Troy, and reassuring Telemachos of his father's wit and cleverness, and almost certain survival. After the men finished talking, Menaleus showers Telemachos with compliments and gifts, and then Telemachos leaves. .
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             After this event, the scene changes back to Ithaca where the suitors were planning their ambush on the young prince. Telemachos goes back home and is introduced to an old beggar, who is actually his father in disguise.